The file o.exe is an executable process in the application ARO 2012 from the company Support.com. The software ARO 2012 is a repair and optimization utility that helps to improve and maintain computers that run in the Windows operating system. It focuses on errors that hide in the windows registry, identifying PC and Web clutter that may be hindering PC performance. This application also ensures that security solutions are installed in the computer, and that these are maintained up to date. ARO has an advanced scanning engine that conducts deep scans to identify and repair registry errors. Junk files that accumulate over time and reduce PC performance are removed from the registry. The three main systems scanned by ARO are the registry, junk, and security files. In the registry scan, 13 areas are analyzed for errors and the program identifies possible registry tweaks that can improve PC performance. The junk scan checks 10 areas of the PC to remove extraneous files such as temporary internet files and junk accumulated from Web browsers to free disk space. The baseline security scan is done to confirm the availability of updated security software.
How can I stop o.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. o.exe. is used by ARO 2012, If you shut down o.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop o.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is ARO 2012, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as ARO 2012, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is o.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if o.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if o.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that o.exe, belongs to, in this case ARO 2012